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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS OPEN
卷 1, 期 4, 页码 578-591出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/emp2.12158
关键词
aerosol-generating procedures; exhalation; high flow nasal cannula; high flow oxygen; high velocity nasal insufflation; low flow oxygen; masks; particle dispersion; transmission; patient simulation; prevention; control
资金
- Vapotherm, Inc. (Exeter, NHUSA)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering at Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA, USA)
ObjectiveAll respiratory care represents some risk of becoming an aerosol-generating procedure (AGP) during COVID-19 patient management. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and environmental control/engineering is advised. High velocity nasal insufflation (HVNI) and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) deliver high flow oxygen (HFO) therapy, established as a competent means of supporting oxygenation for acute respiratory distress patients, including that precipitated by COVID-19. Although unlikely to present a disproportionate particle dispersal risk, AGP from HFO continues to be a concern. Previously, we published a preliminary model. Here, we present a subsequent highresolution simulation (higher complexity/reliability) to provide a more accurate and precise particle characterization on the effect of surgical masks on patients during HVNI, low-flow oxygen therapy (LFO2), and tidal breathing. MethodsThis in silico modeling study of HVNI, LFO2, and tidal breathing presents ANSYS fluent computational fluid dynamics simulations that evaluate the effect of Type I surgical mask use over patient face on particle/droplet behavior. ResultsThis in silico modeling simulation study of HVNI (40 L min(-1)) with a simulated surgical mask suggests 88.8% capture of exhaled particulate mass in the mask, compared to 77.4% in LFO2 (6 L min(-1)) capture, with particle distribution escaping to the room (> 1 m from face) lower for HVNI+Mask versus LFO2+Mask (8.23% vs 17.2%). The overwhelming proportion of particulate escape was associated with mask-fit designed model gaps. Particle dispersion was associated with lower velocity. ConclusionsThese simulations suggest employing a surgical mask over the HVNI interface may be useful in reduction of particulate mass distribution associated with AGPs.
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